Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 2:03 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (107GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2" inches55% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP14 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+15W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)31% Lighter
405 PPI	vs	+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
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Model	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DSN	Galaxy S4 Advance GT-i9506 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Taiwan	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019	10/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephoto f/2.440mm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSN)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.926W/kg (head), 1.389W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)	0.394W/kg (head), 0.444W/kg (body)